Who should replace Khéphren Thuram?
CM/CDMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Khéphren Thuram, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pape Matar Sarr, Éderson, Ross Barkley. Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ross Barkley at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Khéphren Thuram
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pape Matar Sarr | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Nico O'Reilly | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Adrien Rabiot | Juventus | 28 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofana | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Felix Nmecha | Borussia Dortmund | 25 | €48m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Brais Méndez | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Rodri | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Douglas Luiz | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambi | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzka | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khéphren Thuram
≈ 100% Khéphren Thuram · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Khéphren Thuram · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Khéphren Thuram · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Khéphren Thuram?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) does the closest job to Khéphren Thuram, at 95/100 on profile. Éderson and Ross Barkley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Khéphren Thuram?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Khéphren Thuram?
Doppel learns Khéphren Thuram's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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